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8.6
Great77 reviews
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1.8 km from City Centre700 m from Cape Town Stadium
With entertainment activities and billiards at the premises, the 4-star Atlantic Point Backpackers Cape Town is located 1.4 km from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
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8.4
Great73 reviews
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1.2 km from City Centre500 m from FNB Bank ATM Lifestyle On Kloof
The Ashanti Lodge Backpackers, located within a 5-minute walk of Labia Theatre, is also at a proximity to Christopher Moller Art Gallery.
From£ 9 /nightSelect
8.4
Great114 reviews
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2.1 km from City Centre600 m from Cape Town Stadium
Featuring location 0.7 km from the lake, the hostel lies in the vicinity of Cape Town Stadium.
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8.6
Great112 reviews
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1.9 km from City Centre800 m from Cape Town Stadium
The 2-star Big - Luxury Backpackers with a year-round outdoor pool is approximately 25 minutes on foot from Signal Hill.
From£ 26 /nightSelect
8.6
Great134 reviews
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300 m from City Centre200 m from Atlantic Art Gallery
Offering African dishes, the 2-star 91 Loop is set 5 minutes' walk from Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village Neighbourhood in the City Bowl district of Cape Town.
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8.6
Great83 reviews
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400 m from City Centre200 m from Huguenot Chambers
When visiting City Bowl district, guests can stay in one of the 37 hostel rooms, within just 650 metres from Koopmans-de Wet House.
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8.4
Great109 reviews
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2.4 km from City Centre900 m from Cape Town Stadium
Within 20 minutes' walk of V&A Waterfront, the venue is placed in a western district, about 3 km from the city center.
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8.4
Great52 reviews
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1.9 km from City Centre700 m from Cape Town Stadium
When visiting Green Point district, guests can stay in one of the 9 hostel rooms, within just 500 metres from Breakwater Prison.
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8.4
Great85 reviews
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500 m from City Centre200 m from Long Street
Featuring 40 rooms, various recreational opportunities and billiards, the heritage Urban Hive Backpackers is just 0.9 km from Bo-Kaap Museum in Cape Town.
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8.2
Great46 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre300 m from FNB Bank ATM Lifestyle On Kloof
The venue with views of the patio is placed 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Cape Town, at a short distance from Labia Theatre.
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8.4
Great77 reviews
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1.7 km from City Centre800 m from Cape Town Stadium
Around 20 minutes on foot from Greenmarket Square, the Big Blue Backpackers Cape Town includes 50 rooms.
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7.4
Very good5 reviews
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2.9 km from City Centre200 m from Piazza St John
Within 15 minutes' walk of Queens Beach, the venue is placed in a shopping district, about 4 km from the city center.
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8.2
Great28 reviews
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2.2 km from City Centre700 m from Cape Town Stadium
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is 1.9 km from the 2-star Curiocity Green Point.
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8.8
Great3 reviews
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2.6 km from City Centre1.4 km from Cape Town Stadium
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1.2 km from City Centre600 m from FNB Bank ATM Lifestyle On Kloof
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8.8
Great7 reviews
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6.7 km from City Centre600 m from Vincent Pallotti Hospital
The 3-star Riverlodge Backpackers Cape Town is around a 5-minute ride from Rondebosch Common and has a quick access to Oude Molen Eco Village.
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8.8
Great16 reviews
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4.5 km from City Centre500 m from Groote Schuur
Nestled 4 km from the city centre, this budget hostel comprises 11 rooms and bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
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8.6
Great18 reviews
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600 m from City Centre600 m from Huguenot Chambers
Offering snorkelling, surfing and hiking onsite, the 3-star Kimberley Backpackers Cape Town boasts a prime location a 5-minute stroll from South African National Gallery.
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12.6 km from City Centre
The Serenity Shores Backpackers Cape Town with pool views lies 7 minutes on foot from Blouberg Kite Surfing Beach.
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8.0
Great12 reviews
The Colors Of Cape Town Lodge is situated in the Milnerton district, 24 minutes' drive from Cape Town International airport.
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FAQs about Cape Town hostels

Read these 6 answers and find our best Cape Town hostels.

What hostels in Cape Town city centre are the best?

For those searching for a property in the heart of Cape Town, book a room at Kimberley Backpackers, set 800 metres from the city centre.

What are the most favoured hostels in Cape Town?

Featuring diving, snorkelling and canoeing, 91 Loop is a good Cape Town option amongst 31 hostels with prices from 9£ per night.

What are the best student hostels in Cape Town?

According to HotelMix.co.uk statistics, many visitors loved staying at these youth hostels — The Backpack rating: 8.4/10 and Never At Home rating: 8.0/10.

What are the most popular City Bowl hostels in Cape Town?

Offering diving, snorkelling and canoeing, 91 Loop is a place to live in City Bowl for 71£ per night.

What are the most popular hostels in Cape Town for couples?

Some of the best hostels with family rooms are:
Never At Home with room rates from 9£ per night;
Kimberley Backpackers for 24£ per night.

What are the top hostels in Cape Town featuring free parking?

Some of the best hostels in Cape Town providing free parking are Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens and The Backpack for about 16£ and 46£ per night.

Hostels in Cape Town essential information

🏨 Hostels in Cape Town 39
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